Optional 7th Period Creates Problems

Opinion - Letters - Speaking up on education . . .

May 24, 1992

I AM a sophomore at Eustis High School and I don't think we should go to a six-period school day, especially since we've been on a seven-period day since about 1985.

The state won't be lowering the requirements for Florida Academic Scholars or college admission, so students will either have to go to an optional seventh period, summer school - which no one wants to do - or night school.

This change would mainly affect this year's freshmen and sophomores. We don't want to have to worry about having to find a ride after school or waiting for our parents to come pick us up if we need the optional seventh period.

My two oldest brothers, who graduated in 1982 and 1985, had the six-period day, but they didn't have to earn the same amount of credits as we do now.

The optional seventh period also causes problems for sports and clubs, because those activities are conducted after school. Also, band members and yearbook staffers would have to meet after school.

I think the Lake County School Board and state education officials should get their acts together and see what they're doing to the education of tomorrow's generation.